Interim Controller/CFO - Heavy Construction Industry (Weekly Travel)

Korn Ferry; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry has partnered with a client in the construction/services industry to recruit an Interim Controller/CFO for an 8-12+ month engagement. The role is 100% on-site, Monday to Friday, with weekly travel to Louisville, KY.

The successful candidate will lead the month-end close, oversee Percentage of Completion (POC) and WIP, and ensure tight project accounting, reporting and GAAP compliance while strengthening controls.

Qualifications

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Significant accounting leadership in the construction industry.
• Deep POC/WIP accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Oversee POC, WIP, job costing and project accounting.
• Review project financial performance and align reporting with results.
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support audits and GAAP compliance.
• Lead and partner with operations on project margins and financial analysis.

Skills

Construction industry experience

POC/WIP accounting

Project accounting & month-end close

Internal controls & reporting

Legacy/manual system adaptation

CFO-level leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

We have partnered with our client in the construction/services industry in their search for an Interim Controller/CFO (8-12+ month engagement). Please note, the role is 100% on-site Monday-Friday and requires weekly travel to Louisville, KY. Must have extensive Construction Industry and Percentage of Completion/WIP accounting experience.

Accounting & Reporting Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Oversee Percentage of Completion (POC), WIP, job costing and project accounting.
• Review project financial performance and ensure operational/job reporting ties appropriately to financial results.
• Strengthen accounting processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Operational Finance & Process Improvement:

• Assess existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve financial reporting, controls and overall accounting cadence.
• Work through legacy systems and manual processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner closely with operational leadership on project performance, margins and financial analysis.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and support to the accounting organization.
• Operate effectively at both the Controller/CFO level and in the accounting details.
• Build strong relationships across finance and operations while driving process improvements.

Skills Required:

• Extensive and recent Construction Industry experience
• Heavy Percentage of Completion (POC) / WIP accounting expertise
• Strong project/job accounting, month-end close and financial reporting experience
• Experience improving accounting processes, reporting and internal controls
• Comfortable working through legacy/manual systems and processes
• Hands-on Controller/CFO-level leadership experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Education & Work Experience:

• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Significant accounting and finance leadership experience within the construction industry
• Deep POC/WIP accounting experience required

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com